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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Unseasonal Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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    There comes a time when we need to stop praying and start acting. This message examines that topic.

    UNSEASONAL PRAYER Exodus 14:15-16 INTRO: There may come a time when this question needs to be asked, even of a Moses. There is a period when crying should give place to action. When Mo ses prayer is heard and the Red Sea is parting, it would be shameful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Intercessory Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008
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    Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Pattern For Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
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    In Nehemiah’s prayer, we find a pattern for us to follow.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER Text: Nehemiah 1:1 – 11 I. Introduction: • Background on book of Nehemiah • Need: get king’s approval to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem for safety • Plan of action: pray • All of us fall short in prayer • Excuses: too busy, don’t know how • Let’s look at his example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
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    Psalm 143 reveals our need for revival, encourages our desire for revival, and gives us a prayer for revival.

    A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL Text: Psalm 143 Introduction: • The Source of Revival (v. 1) Body: A. The Need for Revival 1. Defilement (v. 2) 2. Defeat (v. 3) 3. Deadness (v. 3) 4. Discouragement (v. 4) B. The Desire for Revival 1. Remember (v. 5) 2. Reach (v. 6) C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Prayer Aid Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 3,892 views

    We need to look at the Holy Spirit in this passage as somewhat of a rescue worker, He gives aid.

    Prayer Aid Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:26-27 Key verse: Romans 8:26 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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    A message to explore the internal agony of the Savior as He hung on the Cross.

    Text: Psalm 22:1-8 The Prayer of the Cross: Here we find in the narrative a vivid portrayal of Christ’s isolation, the abandonment of His Father with which He endured upon the tree. Some of these words were spoken from the cross, others were the substance of internalized prayer offered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Amazing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
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    PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

    Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    United In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008
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     | 5,755 views

    Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.

    UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Driven To Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 5,112 views

    Prayer works and God wants you to know that.

    April 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: Prayer Title: Driven to Prayer Have you ever stopped and thought about what it is that drives people to prayer? You can answer that question for yourselves, but when I stop and look at it I see that there may be many things that push ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Colin Bain avatar

    Prayer For Disciples Series

    Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009
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    A brief overview and look at the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to prayer in order that they might fulfill their prayer life and real life

    What is the state of your prayer life? I imagine if I asked each one of you today, I would be hard pressed to find even one person who could say “Yes, Captain, my prayer life is one area of my life where I can confidently say I have no problems” If you are anything like me, you will struggle with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009
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     | 6,902 views

    Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

    Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "Weighted Prayers"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 24, 2009
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     | 5,493 views

    Often we cripple our prayers even before we pray them. This sermon deals with ways we make our own prayers less effective.

    “Weighted Prayers” Our focus for this month is on revival and I want to suggest to you today that the main reason that our church is not growing as rapidly as we would like is because WE are not growing. We have to understand that the Christian life is a life marked by constant spiritual growth… ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Properties Of Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009
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     | 6,682 views

    This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

    The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2009
     | 4,250 views

    Since prayer is really just talking to God, then why is it so hard? Some of us have no problem spending a lot of time talking to other people? So why does it take so much effort to talk to God?

    Purpose: To show that a false commitment to Christ will cause a lack of desire to pray. Aim: I want the listener to be sure that he is totally committed to Christ. INTRODUCTION: For many years medical science thought that ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. But, in 1979 two Australian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Reverse Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 10, 2009
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     | 6,072 views

    This sermon examines God’s pursuit of us and the prayer that results.

    Have you ever caught yourself doing something in reverse? That happened to me on my first attempt at snow skiing. We were in Boone North Carolina and had chosen a beginner slope as a place to sharpen our skills. However, yours truly (out of control) skied onto a slope with a black diamon rating. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist